Description:

Summary of Role:
Support the Chief Legal Officer to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Provide legal counsel on contract drafting and negotiation across the enterprise.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including vendor agreements, service contracts, NDAs, technology licenses, and other business agreements.
Review vendor contracts, leases, purchase agreements, and other legal documents.
Provide legal advice on contract interpretation.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Identify and mitigate potential legal risks within contractual agreements.
Maintain organized records of executed contracts and related documents.
Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for contract development.
Resolve any contract-related disputes or issues.
Update contractual policies and procedures as needed to align with current laws.
Conduct legal research to support contract negotiations and development.
Diligence and a meticulous approach to reviewing documents.
Manage and coordinate with outside counsel when required.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned related to legal and compliance support.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of New York.
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant legal experience, preferably in contracts, financial services, regulatory compliance, or civil litigation.
Strong working knowledge of applicable laws related to privacy, conflict of laws, financial institution regulation, and civil procedure.
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills; outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Extremely high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to review and track multiple contracts simultaneously.
Familiarity with industry-specific contract regulations and standards.
Advanced understanding of contract law and commercial terms.
High level of proficiency in legal research tools and MS Office Suite.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters under time constraints.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in legal research and writing.